Fairfield Glade, TN vs Springfield, TN

Springfield is moderately more affordable than Fairfield Glade, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Fairfield Glade scores 95 compared to 87 for Springfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fairfield Glade can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fairfield Glade is $1,191/month compared to $1,107/month in Springfield — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Springfield is more affordable at $235,200 median vs $321,300.

Median household income in Fairfield Glade is $73,569 compared to $58,741 in Springfield (+25.2%). While Fairfield Glade is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fairfield Glade spend roughly 19.4% of their income on rent, less than the 22.6% in Springfield.